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China and North Korea expand ties at Pyongyang summit as Xi Jinping visits Kim Jong Un

In his first visit in seven years to China's only formal treaty ally, Xi told Kim he aimed to strengthen ties, with both agreeing to strive for closer strategic communication through official visits.

Chinese President Xi Jinping shakes hands with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during Xi's state visit to Pyongyang, North Korea, June 8, 2026, in this picture released by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency.
Chinese President Xi Jinping attends a tea ceremony with Russian President Vladimir Putin following their meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China May 20, 2026.

North Korea flaunts nuclear growth ahead of high-stakes Xi-Kim meeting

US President Donald Trump speaks with Chinese President Xi Jinping while leaving after a visit to the Zhongnanhai Garden in Beijing, China, May 15, 2026.

Hollanov, DeanAllie… Trump and Xi? Democrats compare Trump, Xi to fictional couples on social media

The Chinese People's Liberation Army honor guard marches past during a welcome ceremony for U.S. President Donald Trump at the Great Hall of the People on May 14, 2026 in Beijing, China.

Pentagon chief sounds 'alarm' over China's buildup, urges allies to boost defense spending


China's Xi ‘looking forward’ to Netanyahu visit

Netanyahu immediately updated Washington about the invitation, emphasizing that it is not a message to Biden.

Chinese president Xi Jinping speaks at a meeting marking the 110th anniversary of the Xinhai Revolution, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, earlier this month.

US has strategic stockpile of germanium, Pentagon says amid China ban

The US has a stockpile of germanium but no inventory of gallium, according to a Pentagon spokesperson following China's announcement that it would be restricting exports of the two metals.

 The Pentagon logo is seen behind the podium in the briefing room at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, U.S., January 8, 2020.

China taking credit for Putin not using nukes in Ukraine war - FT report

The Kremlin said it could not confirm the FT report Xi had personally warned Putin against using nuclear weapons in Ukraine.

 Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping attend a reception at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia March 21, 2023.

Iran to be accepted to SCO at summit attended by Putin and Xi

China’s President Xi Jinping and Russian leader Vladimir Putin will participate in the virtual summit, which will be Putin’s first appearance at an international event.

 Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks with Chinese President Xi Jinping before an extended-format meeting of heads of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit (SCO) member states in Samarkand, Uzbekistan September 16, 2022.

Proceed cautiously in relations with China - editorial

As Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu prepares to visit China, Israel's Western allies advise to proceed with caution.

 PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping ahead of talks in Beijing, in 2017.

Russian foreign ministry says China expressed support after aborted mutiny

"China will support Russia while stressing no interference of its internal affairs," prominent Chinese military expert and TV commentator Song Zhongping said.

 RUSSIAN PRESIDENT Vladimir Putin meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing last month.

Trump: Russia-Wagner feud a 'big mess,' Biden bribed by Russia, China

Former US president Donald Trump blamed US President Joe Biden for the conflict in Russia, and accused him of colluding with China.

 President Donald Trump meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Helsinki, Finland, July 16, 2018.

China: US must act to undo negative impact of Biden's Xi remark

China was enraged after Biden referred to Xi Jinping as a "dictator" at a fundraising event on Tuesday.

 US PRESIDENT Joe Biden meets Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Bali, in November. A China-dominated Middle East would threaten US trade and national security, says the writer.

Biden calls Chinese President Xi a dictator

Biden made the remarks a day after Secretary of State Antony Blinken met Xi on a trip to China that was aimed at easing tensions between the two countries.

 Chinese President Xi Jinping speaks at a Franco-Chinese business council meeting with the French president in Beijing, China April 6, 2023

Blinken lands in China on rare trip with hopes low for any breakthrough

There is an expectation Blinken's visit will pave the way for more bilateral meetings in coming months.

 US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrives in Bejing, China, June 18, 2023.